Online Graduate Programs in Power Engineering

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1 Online Graduate Programs in Power Engineering Masters in Electric Power Systems Engineering

2 Introductions Professor Mesut Baran Program Director, NC State IEEE Fellow David Lubkeman, Ph.D. Research Professor, NC State IEEE Fellow Ms. Terri Kallal Program Coordinator

3 NC State University Whether it s Times Higher Education naming the university one of the best in the U.S. for graduate employability or Kiplinger listing us as a top value for both in- and out-of-state students, NC State is regularly ranked among the nation s top public universities. Top 10 in the Nation in annual research expenditures #5 Best value among public universities nationally

4 NC State University 61 Tenured and tenure-track faculty Over 90 Graduate-level courses 22 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) Fellows 200+ funded research projects

5 Engineering NC State 16 Engineering Masters degrees available online Distance learning programs offered for over 40 years

6 Asynchronous Class Delivery Faculty teach in front of on campus class in special teaching studio classrooms. Lectures are available 10 minutes after conclusion of class. Distance students watch lectures at night or during the day on their own schedule. Notes are captured and placed on course home page for students to download. Online Courses follow the normal semester class schedule. Exams must be proctored.

7 Online Engineering Masters Degree Ranking #9 in Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs North Carolina State University is ranked No. 9 in Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. #1 in Electrical Engineering Topping our list of best master s in electrical engineering online offerings, the online MS degree offered at North Carolina State University features seven different areas of specialization. It also includes both thesis and non-thesis options...

8 EPSE Program Introduction The Electric Power Systems Engineering (EPSE) Program was introduced in Builds on the expertise of NC State ECE Faculty, research capabilities, and industry connections.

9 Comprehensive Training for Careers in the Power Industry We designed the MS-EPSE Program to train the next-generation power engineering workforce and meet industry demand. Demand for power system specialists increased more than 70% from July 2013 to June 2017 in the Southeast US. Employment opportunities in multiple industries 47% of job postings in the eastern region of the US mention communication skills. Similar soft skills account for half of the 12 top baseline skills employers seek.

10 MS-EPSE Degree Delivers Core power engineering courses Unique and interdisciplinary coursework Professional skills training All core courses available online

11 Benefits of the Online EPSE Degree In a survey conducted by Learning House, 44% of online students reported improvements in their employment standing and 45% reported a salary increase. Allows you to move up or into a power engineering position within your company. Gives you the knowledge to upgrade your skill set and enter new areas within power systems engineering. Offers the benefit of studying where and when it fits your schedule.

12 MS-EPSE Employers Employers Include:

13 Electric Power Systems Program Required ECE 550: Power Systems Operation and Control ECE 534: Power Electronics and Utility Applications ECE 551: Smart Distribution Systems ECE 552: Renewable Electric Energy Systems ECE 586: Communications and SCADA Systems for Smart Grid ECE 583: Power Engineering Practicum I ECE 584: Power Engineering Practicum II Elective ECE 516: Controls ECE 535: Design of Electromechanical Systems ECE 585: The Business of Electric Utility ECE 581: Power System Switchgear and Protection ECE 587: Power System Transient Analysis ECE 592: Electric Motor Drives ECE 592: Data Analytics for Power Engineering ECE 726: Advanced Feedback Control ECE 732: Machine Control ECE 736: Power System Stability ECE 753: Computational Methods in Power System Operation and Planning

14 Power Electronics Concentration Required ECE 552: Renewable Electric Energy Systems ECE 734: Advanced Power Electronics ECE 592: Electric Motor Drives ISE589-04: Manufacturing Systems ECE 534: Power Electronics ECE 553: Semiconductor Power Devices ECE 539: IC Fabrication ECE : WBG Power Devices SiC and GaN ECE 533: Power Electronics Packaging ECE : Product Innovation Lab Elective ECE 551: Smart Distribution Systems ECE 732: Dynamics and Controls of Electric Machines ECE 538: Integrated Circuits Fabrication ECE 739: Integrated Circuits Technology and Fabrication Laboratory

15 MS-EPSE Differentiators Unique Coursework ECE 551: Smart Distribution Systems ECE 552: Renewable Electric Energy Systems ECE 585: The Business of Electric Utility ECE 586: Communications and SCADA Systems for Smart Grid ECE 581: Electric Power System Protection ECE 587: Power System Transient Analysis ECE 583/584 Project Management and Communication Skills Industry Sponsored Capstone Project

16 ECE 551: Smart Electric Power Distribution Systems Focus on analysis and operation of utility electric power distribution circuits. Topics include: Transformer and Load Modeling Overhead and Underground Lines Voltage Regulation and Capacitor Applications Power Flow and Short Circuit Studies Reliability and Power Quality Analysis Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Integration Projects based on Milsoft WindMil and EPRI OpenDSS

17 ECE 552: Renewable Electric Energy Systems Power Generation technologies, conventional and renewables: PV and wind energy systems, fuel cells. Topics include: Heat Engines Economics of Power Generation Photovoltaic Systems Wind Energy Systems Electric Energy Storage Fuel Cells A design project for an off-grid PV system

18 R : :5 ECE 581: Electric Power System Protection Principles of protection schemes, fault analysis, relaying schemes for main system components. Topics include: Fault Analysis Principles of protection schemes Protection schemes for transmission lines Transformer Protection Generator Protection A design project for a substation Time in Seconds Recl. KYLE NOVA Ground tcc#2:162 Pick Up:325.0 [A] 1-Relay WEST CO-9 Tap Range:[0.25 / 12.0] Tap:5 Pick Up: [A] TD:1.0 CT:900:5 at [kv] Inst. Option: ON Inst. Pick Up: [A] Inst. Delay: 0.01 ST Option: OFF 2-Relay WEST CO-9 Tap Range:[0.05 / 2.4] Tap:2.5 Pick Up: [A] TD:3.5 CT:900:5 at [kv] Inst. Option: ON Inst. Pick Up: [A] Inst. Delay: 0.01 ST Option: OFF 6-Recl. KYLE NOVA Phase tcc#2:118 Pick Up:500.0 [A] 6-Recl. KYLE NOVA Phase tcc#1:101 Pick Up:500.0 [A] 6-Recl. KYLE NOVA Ground tcc#1:101 Pick Up:325.0 [A] 3-Fuse KEARNEY T Rating: 80T [A] [kv] 7-Fuse KEARNEY T Rating: 25T [A] [kv]

19 ECE 585: The Business of Electric Utility Evolution of electric utility industry, structure and business models of the industry, regulatory factors within which the utilities operate. Topics include: Evolution of electric utility Regulatory framework Business models for the utility Utility Economic assessment Utility Ratemaking Markets and Competition A design project on ratemaking

20 ECE 586: Communication and SCADA Systems for Smart Grid Introductory course on communication technologies and SCADA for smart electric power applications Topics include: Smart Grid Communications Architecture Computer Networking (Ethernet, WiFI, TCP/IP) DNP3 and Modbus SCADA protocols IEC substation automation protocol Substation and Distribution Automation, AMI Cybersecurity and NERC standards Projects based on Triangle MicroWorks Distributed Test Manager and Relay test rack

21 ECE 587: Power System Transients Analysis Focus on analysis of various power system transients associated with fault events, switching and integration of power electronic devices Topics include: Fault Transients, Capacitor Switching and Transient Recovery Voltage Numerical Techniques for Transient Simulation Line Modeling for Traveling Wave Events Power Electronic Rectifier and Inverter Modeling Distribution Energy Resource Interfacing and Modeling Projects based on PSCAD and Matlab/Simulink/Simscape Power Systems

22 ECE 583/584 Practicum Activities Capstone Project Initiation and Planning Team Selection Project Proposal (Report and Presentation) Project Charter Project Plan (Report and Presentation) Communications Skills Individual Presentations Group Presentations Effective Writing Project Management Skills Planning Scheduling Reporting Meeting Customer Expectations Capstone Project Execution Literature/Topic Review Design Prototyping Deliverables Final Report and Presentation

23 ECE 583/584 Practicum Activities Capstone Project Initiation and Planning Team Selection Project Proposal (Report and Presentation) Project Charter Project Plan (Report and Presentation)

24 ECE 583/584 Practicum Activities Communications Skills Individual Presentations Group Presentations Effective Writing

25 ECE 583/584 Practicum Activities Project Management Skills Planning Scheduling Reporting Meeting Customer Expectations

26 ECE 583/584 Practicum Activities Capstone Project Execution Literature/Topic Review Design Prototyping Deliverables Final Report and Presentation

27 ECE 583/584 Practicum Activities Capstone Project Initiation and Planning Team Selection Project Proposal (Report and Presentation) Project Charter Project Plan (Report and Presentation) Communications Skills Individual Presentations Group Presentations Effective Writing Project Management Skills Planning Scheduling Reporting Meeting Customer Expectations Capstone Project Execution Literature/Topic Review Design Prototyping Deliverables Final Report and Presentation

28 Capstone Projects Project Sponsor ABB Titles Techo-Economic Analysis of New Apparatus Design Concepts for Distribution Automation Booth & Associates Duke Energy Siemens PV Solar plus Energy Storage Concept Development Microgrid Design for Remote Community Subtransmission Closed-Loop Fault Location & Determination SAS Distribution System Situational Awareness Triangle MicroWorks IEC Substation Functionality Model

29 Getting Started Students apply to the Electric Power Systems Engineering-Distance Track- MS in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Applications considered on a rolling basis. See website for specific deadlines. Requires a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering. An overall GPA of at least 3.00/4.00. All requirements must be completed within six years initial enrollment. Prior to applying to Graduate School, a qualified individual may enroll in Engineering Online courses as a Non-Degree Studies (NDS) student.

30 Alumni & Industry Feedback The opport unit y for t hese st udent s t o cover rat e making in an engineering program wit h such confidence t ruly speaks t o t he st ruct ure of t he curriculum and qualit y of resources. NC St at e is well ahead of t he curve in preparing it s st udent s for t he fut ure power indust ry. Kevin Hodge, North Carolina Utilities Commission t he Capst one proj ect provided excellent hands-on experience and valuable indust ry exposure. -Survey feedback from MS-EPSE grads

31 Program Contacts Dr. Mesut Baran EPSE Program Direct or Dr. David Lubkeman Research Professor Dr. Ning Lu Associat e Prof essor nlu2@ncsu. edu Dr. Leonard Whit e Research Professor lwwhit e@ncsu.edu Terri Kallal Indust ry/ Educat ion Coordinat or t lkallal@ncsu. edu

32 Helpful Links & Resources For more information about the MS-EPSE Online degree program, visit the MS-EPSE website Apply today! For more information about Engineering Online, visit the EOL Website U.S. News & World Report Best College Reviews Apply as a non-degree student (NDS) Learning House Study

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